Senator Steve Faris
29476 Highway 67, Malvern, 72104
District: 27
District:
27
Seniority: 18
Seniority:
18
Occupation: Manager, Central Arkansas Telephone Cooperative
Occupation:
Manager, Central Arkansas Telephone Cooperative
Church Affiliation: Baptist
Church Affiliation:
Baptist
Veteran:
Veteran:
Public Service: Constitutional Convention Delegate 1995; House 199
Public Service:
Constitutional Convention Delegate 1995; House 199
Bills
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History
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 24-7- 1305 TO REMOVE REFERENCES IN THAT SECTION TO THE PROVISIONS OF § 24-7- 706.
AN ACT TO ADOPT RECENT CHANGES TO THE RETIREMENT PROVISIONS OF THE FEDERAL INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.
TO REQUIRE CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF CITIES THAT PARTICIPATE UNDER THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO BECOME MEMBERS UNLESS THEY OPT OUT AND TO EXTEND THE DEFINITION OF PAID NONUNIFORMED EMPLOYEES IN CITIES.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE §§ 10-3-802 AND 10-3-901 TO REVISE THE SENATE MEMBERSHIP OF THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND THE JOINT PERFORMANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE.
TO CLARIFY THE WITHDRAWAL OF MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM PARTICIPATION IN THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO PROVIDE RECOGNITION OF SERVICE CREDIT BETWEEN FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RETIREMENT SYSTEMS AND CERTAIN STATE GOVERNMENT RETIREMENT SYSTEMS TO ENCOURAGE THE PORTABILITY OF RETIREMENT CREDIT FOR GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES.
TO PROVIDE A METHOD FOR FILLING VACANCIES ON THE TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM BOARD OF TRUSTEES OCCURING DURING A TERM OF OFFICE FOR A MEMBER OR RETIREE TRUSTEE.
TO CLARIFY THAT THE ANNUAL 3% BENEFIT INCREASE UNDER THE TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM MAY BE AWARDED WITHOUT LIMITATION BY THE UNFUNDED ACTUARIAL ACCRUED LIABILITY.
TO ALTER THE AMOUNT OF THE MEMBER’S PLAN CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PLAN ACCOUNT UNDER THE TEACHER DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PLAN.
TO CHANGE THE TEACHER DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PLAN TO REQUIRE EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE RETIRMENT SYSTEM TO CONTINUE.
AN ACT TO ALLOW DISTRICT JUDGES TO PURCHASE CREDITED SERVICE UNDER THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR ORGAN DONOR EDUCATION; AND TO PROVIDE LEAVE TO CERTAIN LIVING DONORS.
AN ACT CONCERNING CAMPAIGN FINANCING AND DISCLOSURE FOR MATTERS REFERRED TO VOTERS.
AN ACT TO REVISE THE FUNDING PROCEDURES FOR THE EXPENSES OF THE HEARING OFFICER FOR THE ARKANSAS POLLUTION CONTROL AND ECOLOGY COMMISSION.
AN ACT TO REVISE THE APPLICATION PROCESS FOR A PROFESSIONAL BAIL BONDSMAN LICENSE AND PROFESSIONAL BAIL BOND COMPANY LICENSE.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE NONVOTING EX OFFICIO MEMBERSHIP OF THE RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENTS STUDY COMMITTEE.
AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF AMENDMENT 51 TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING VOTER REGISTRATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - STATE SUPPORT TO THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - STATE SUPPORT TO FIRE DEPARTMENTS IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, ARKANSAS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - STATE SUPPORT TO THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - STATE SUPPORT FOR FIRE DEPARTMENTS IN HOT SPRING COUNTY, ARKANSAS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE LOCATION OF THE OFFICES OF THE ARKANSAS HISTORY COMMISSION.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE STATE AGENCIES AND INSTITUTIONS TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL AND THE OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT IMPENDING LAYOFFS OF STATE EMPLOYEES.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - GARVAN WOODLAND BOTANICAL GARDENS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
TO ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE FOR THE RECALL OF STATE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS, MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND JUDICIAL OFFICERS.
AN ACT FOR THE OUACHITA TECHNICAL COLLEGE - IMPROVEMENTS IN CLASSROOM, LABORATORY AND OFFICE BUILDINGS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE - THE HELP AMERICA VOTE ACT APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2003-2005 BIENNIUM.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - THE SHERIDAN LITTLE LEAGUE COMPLEX IN GRANT COUNTY, ARKANSAS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS BOARD OF HEALTH EDUCATION - APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2003-2005 BIENNIUM.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - THE RAYMOND L. PETTY EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN AND ADULT CENTER IN HOT SPRING COUNTY GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - STATE SUPPORT FOR THE HOT SPRING COUNTY FAIR GROUNDS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - STATE SUPPORT TO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS IN GARLAND AND SALINE COUNTIES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
TO REQUIRE INSURERS TO HAVE EVIDENCE OF PAYMENT OF FIRE DUES OR SERVICE CHARGES UPON THE RENEWAL OF FIRE INSURANCE COVERAGE.
AN ACT TO ALLOW PRIVATE CARE AGENCIES TO BE ELIGIBLE TO PROVIDE MEDICAID REIMBURSED PERSONAL CARE SERVICES SEVEN DAYS PER WEEK; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
TO EXPAND THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - CAMP COUCHDALE GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
PROPOSING A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO BE KNOWN AS THE “SPORTSPERSON’S BILL OF RIGHTS” WHICH GUARANTEES THE RIGHT TO HUNT, FISH, AND HARVEST GAME IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW AND REGULATIONS.
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO PROHIBIT DEFICIT SPENDING BY THE STATE AND TO INCORPORATE THE REVENUE STABILIZATION CONCEPT INTO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION.
RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING JOHN GOULD FOR HIS TWENTY-SIX YEAR CAREER IN LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Primary Sponsor for House
UNSOLICITED COMMERCIAL AND SEXUALLY EXPLICIT ELECTRONIC MAIL FAIR PRACTICES ACT.
TO ALLOW FIRE DEPARTMENTS OR DISTRICTS THAT EXTEND INTO TWO (2) COUNTIES TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR FIRE PROTECTION PREMIUM TAX FUNDS.
TO ALLOW THE COUNTY TO COLLECT VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT DUES WITH THE REAL PROPERTY TAXES.
TO AMEND VARIOUS ARKANSAS CODE PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO THE AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY OF STATE BUILDING SERVICES OVERSIGHT OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - STATE ASSISTANCE TO RURAL AND VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS IN GRANT COUNTY, ARKANSAS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - STATE AID TO FIRE DEPARTMENTS IN HOT SPRING AND MONTGOMERY COUNTIES GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 20-22-901 REGARDING THE DUTY OF VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS TO RESPOND TO REPORTS OF UNCONTROLLED FIRES.
AN ACT TO REPEAL THE HOME INSPECTOR REGISTRATION PROVISIONS; AND TO CREATE A NEW HOME HOME INSPECTORS REGISTRATION ACT.
TO PROVIDE FOR ORGAN DONOR EDUCATION THROUGH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE ORGAN DONOR EDUCATION TRUST FUND, THE ISSUANCE OF ORGAN DONOR AWARENESS SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, TO PROVIDE FOR VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS.
CoSponsor
TO CLARIFY THE BENEFITS PAYABLE TO SURVIVORS AND BENEFICIARIES UNDER THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO CHANGE THE DEFINITION OF NORMAL RETIREMENT AGE FOR A PERSON WHO HAS EIGHT YEARS OF ACTUAL SERVICE AS A SHERIFF AND AT LEAST TWO YEARS OF SERVICE IN ANY STATE-SUPPORTED RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A STATUTORY FRAMEWORK FOR COMMUNITY-BASED HEALTH CARE ACCESS PROGRAMS.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH AN ALTERNATIVE FUELS FUND AND A WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE FUND.
AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE, UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, OF A LIMITED AMOUNT OF CREDITED SERVICE UNDER THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR SERVICE AS A FULL TIME PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT TO A STATE AGENCY.
TO ALLOW PERS MEMBERS TO PURCHASE SERVICE CREDIT FOR TIME IN THE NATIONAL GUARD OR ARMED FORCES RESERVE.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION - TWO YEAR COLLEGE MODEL FORMULA FUND APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2003-2005 BIENNIUM.
TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE ARKANSAS SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH TO THE COLLEGE OF PUBLIC HEALTH OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT A LEGISLATOR MAY NOT SERVE AS A REGISTERED LOBBYIST UNTIL THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERM OF OFFICE FOR WHICH HE OR SHE WAS ELECTED.
AN ACT TO ASSURE FREEDOM OF CHOICE FOR INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING SERVICES FROM LICENSED AUDIOLOGISTS AND TO ASSURE EQUAL PAYMENT OR REIMBURSEMENT TO LICENSED AUDIOLOGISTS.
AN ACT TO ENHANCE THE SENTENCE OF ANY PERSON COMMITTING A FELONY THAT INVOLVES AN INTOLERABLE ACT.
TO ESTABLISH THE METHOD OF SELECTING THE SENATE VICE CHAIR OF THE JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE.
TO NAME THE ARKANSAS VETERANS' CEMETERY IN NORTH LITTLE ROCK, PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS, THE "NICK D. BACON ARKANSAS VETERANS' CEMETERY".
RECOMMENDING THAT THE TEA-21 HIGHWAY AUTHORIZATION LAW BE REAUTHORIZED AND FUNDED AT THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE LEVEL.
TO REQUEST THE ARKANSAS BOARD OF EDUCATION TO DIRECT THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO OFFER MUSIC AND VISUAL ART IN GRADES KINDERGARTEN THROUGH EIGHT.
CoSponsor for House
AN ACT TO REPEAL CHAPTER 19 OF TITLE 23 AND TO REFORM ELECTRIC UTILITY REGULATION.
TO MAKE CERTAIN TECHNICAL CORRECTIONSTO THE REQUIREMENTS TO RECEIVE ANNUITIES UNDER THE LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
EXEMPTS COMMERCIAL TRUCKS AND TRAILERS FROM SALES OR USE TAX; IMPOSES TWENTY PERCENT (20%) ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION FEE.
TO PROVIDE FOR INCREASES IN THE EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION RATE UNDER THE ARKANSAS LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM IF BENEFIT INCREASES ARE MANDATED BY THE LEGISLATURE.
TO CHANGE THE CALCULATION OF ANNUITY BENEFIT OPTIONS UNDER THE STATE HIGHWAY EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
TO ALLOW A RETIREE FROM THE LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM OR A FIRE PENSION FUND TO RETURN TO VOLUNTEER STATUS AFTER QUALIFYING FOR A RETIREMENT ANNUITY OR PENSION.
TO ALLOW FIRE FIGHTERS ON THE DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PLAN TO EXTEND THE PARTICIPATION PERIOD UP TO TEN (10) YEARS IF APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE PENSION FUND.
AN ACT TO INCREASE THE MINIMUM BENEFIT PAID TO VOLUNTEER FIRE FIGHTERS UNDER A LOCAL FIRE PENSION AND RELIEF FUND.
TO ALLOW PARTICIPANTS IN POLICE AND FIRE DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PLANS TO CONTINUE THE DEPOSIT OF FUNDS IN THE DROP PLAN.
TO PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS OF THE DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PLAN FOR POLICE PENSION AND RELIEF FUNDS MAY REMAIN EMPLOYED AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE DROP PERIOD.
TO AUTHORIZE THE DISTRIBUTION OF A PORTION OF THE FUTURE SUPPLEMENT FUND TO THE LOCAL FIRE AND POLICE PENSION FUNDS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PLAN FOR POLICE PENSION AND RELIEF FUNDS MAY REMAIN EMPLOYED AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE DROP PERIOD.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH AN ALTERNATIVE FUELS FUND AND A WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE FUND.
AN ACT TO CREATE ARKANSAS MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC UTILITY CONSOLIDATED AUTHORITIES.
AN ACT TO REVISE TITLE 21,CHAPTER 3, SUBCHAPTER 3 CONCERNING VETERANS PREFERENCES.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH AN ARKANSAS COMMISSION FOR ADEQUATE EYE HEALTH AND VISION CARE NEEDS FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE § 5-65-205 PERTAINING TO REFUSAL TO SUBMIT TO A CHEMICAL TEST.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER - STATE SUPPORT TO THE RURAL AND VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS IN GARLAND COUNTY, ARKANSAS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
AN ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE 23-88-306 PERTAINING TO RURAL RISK UNDERWRITING.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO ADOPT ANTI-BULLYING POLICIES; TO REQUIRE THE POLICIES TO BE FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE TO ACKNOWLEDGE THEIR PUBLIC SERVICE.
AN ACT TO MERGE THE ARKANSAS SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCES WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS.
AN ACT TO INCREASE ELIGIBILITY FOR ELDERCHOICES, A COMMUNITY-BASED CARE PROGRAM; AND TO PROVIDE OVERSIGHT.
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